Watch HAPS and Houston Ballet During the Dance for PD Online Livestream Event

On Tuesday, March 3rd from 3:30-5:30pm CST, you are invited to join a free online mulit-panel discussion livestream event for the Dance for PD® program. The discussion will feature leaders, researchers and participants involved with the program at the Mark Morris Dance Group, Canada's National Ballet School and the Houston Ballet Academy. Conversations will address dance as a part of a balanced Parkinson's disease management plan, current research related to dance with PD and the impact the program is making on communities across the network. There will also be a live question and answer session available to those watching through the active chat functionality.

If you would like more information about this event, please contact Kathleen Crist, LMSW at 713-626-7114 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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DBS Discussion Group

This quarterly program is designed for those with Parkinson's who have completed Deep Brain Stimulation surgery, are thinking about having DBS or just want to learn more about DBS as a treatment option. These sessions are presented by experts in the field of neurology and neurosurgery and provide information about the surgical procedure; how DBS works; who makes a good candidate; which Parkinson's symptoms benefit most and for how long; what to expect before and after surgery; and what defines DBS success. Participants will also have the opportunity to talk to others who have either completed or are considering DBS. Presented in partnership with Medtronic.

UPCOMING PROGRAM

Learn more about Deep Brain Stimulation as a treatment option for Parkinson's. This session will explore the surgical procedure, who is a good candidate, which Parkinson's symptoms benefit most and for how long, what to expect before surgery, and what defines DBS success.

Presented by: Dr. Richard Simpson and Dr. Shahin Shirzadi

When: Wednesday, March 4th

Time: 6:15 - 7:30pm

Where: First Colony Library, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land 77479

Free parking and refreshments provided. To register, contact Todd Hewgley at 281-782-2937 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Join HAPS in Washington, DC for the 2015 PAN Forum

HAPS social workers invite you to join them as they travel to Washington, DC March 23-25 to participate in the Parkinson's Action Network's 2015 PAN Forum. This three-day event brings together Parkinson's disease advocates—patients, family members, caregivers, patient support organizations and health care professionals—from regions throughout the country to make a national impact. Advocates at the conference will have the opportunity to learn the latest public policy and research related to Parkinson's disease, network with others in their states and communities, and receive training to advance policy work on Capitol Hill and at home.

Learn more about the PAN Forum and register today by clicking here or by calling the HAPS office at 713-626-7114.